Easy Prey Podcast

Phishing and account breaches have been a problem for years, and it’s not going away. In fact, with the advent of AI, it’s just getting worse. Passwords seem like a logical way to protect our accounts. And while they served our needs in the past, they’re no match for today’s cybercriminal tactics. It’s time for…

The world of online threats is ever-changing. Sophisticated phishing, AI-powered attacks, and more are making it ever harder to keep things safe. Organizations are navigating a wide variety of challenges and an equally wide variety of innovative solutions in working to address threats and be proactive in their online safety and security. Implementing a cybersecurity…

It’s not just identity theft anymore. Criminals have expanded to a whole range of identity crimes. And it’s extremely easy to unintentionally give your private information to a scammer. Even something as simple as calling tech support could put your information in a criminal’s hands. It’s essential to be vigilant about your data. See Identity…

It’s the time of year when people start thinking about New Year resolutions and making changes in their lives. Some of us even put off starting a change we want to make so it can coincide with the new year. But you’ve probably also heard the statistics about how most resolutions fail after just a…

Companies are collecting our data online all the time. Nobody wants to imagine their information is being collected and that companies are profiting from it – especially once you know how much of your data is really going into these companies’ hands. And worse, without the right context, it can be easy to misinterpret this…

Getting a message from a recruiter can seem like a great opportunity. Especially if you’re currently looking for work, it can seem fortunate. But recruiting scams often start out looking legitimate. It’s essential to do your homework, verify sources, and trust your instincts. It can seem frustrating to be so skeptical. But caution can help…

Today’s security threats aren’t just clever hackers and tech-savvy scammers. Social engineering uses the art of “human hacking” to turn our own psychology against us. By establishing trust and building relationships that feel genuine, they can make you more susceptible to their tactics without realizing you’re being manipulated. And tools like social media make their…

Everyone is vulnerable to scams and fraud online, especially if you’re distracted or in a hurry. That includes scam and security experts, too. We’re all at risk. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to identify a scammer online. Building these skills with critical thinking, self-awareness, and habits of healthy skepticism can help protect…

In a world of cybersecurity concerns and online privacy issues, anonymous web surfing seems like an attractive option. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are often touted as the one-stop solution for all your digital privacy and anonymity needs. But with many things in technology, it’s not that simple. VPNs are good for some things, but they’re…

Cybersecurity today is more crucial than ever. Attackers and malicious actors are constantly improving and increasing their attacks, and cybersecurity and artificial intelligence make a potentially dangerous combination. No one is immune. So it’s essential to be proactive to safeguard our data and improve our digital defenses. See AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Cybersecurity with…

Fraud and scams are everywhere, and it’s essential to remain alert. Scammers and criminals are exploiting new technology to trick us and steal our money, but the faster we can do things with our money, the more opportunities there are for fraud. There are tools out there that can help us as consumers keep our…

Can you guess the reason the majority of businesses fail? If you guessed “economic downturn” or “poor business decisions,” those are good guesses – but they’re wrong. The majority of businesses fail because of fraud. And many managers and owners don’t realize the problem until the checks start bouncing. If you don’t have systems to…

So much of our communication these days is digital. And with text-based mediums like texting, email, social media, and online chats, we miss out on a lot of cues, like tone and facial expression. This can make it a lot harder for us to identify deception and spot liars and fraudsters. Knowing what signs to…

Many businesses rely on software made by other companies to function. But as the CrowdStrike outage this summer showed, if something happens to those critical software programs, your business could be in huge trouble. And if that issue requires hands-on solutions, it can cause even more delays. It’s essential to make sure your business is…

A lot of things about cybersecurity aren’t easy. From evaluating the value of your digital assets to setting up security that’s not too much or too little, there’s a lot to it. The most challenging part is that you have to get it right 100% of the time to keep criminals out, but the criminals…

Pig butchering and other scams that result in financial loss are often dismissed as “just” a financial crime. But they’re so much more than that. The emotional impact of being scammed is huge. Scammers aren’t just manipulating people and taking their money. They’re draining their finances, stealing financial security, and leaving people feeling violated and…

We don’t like to think about our loved ones being vulnerable. But often, our loved ones are more vulnerable than we think. Especially when it comes to scams, the expert manipulation of the criminal or the shame of being a victim can add to the challenge. If you have senior adults in your life, it’s…

Very few people are ready and willing to say that what we need is more regulation. But in some areas, more regulation is really needed. Especially in areas like technology and AI, regulation is way behind the technology. We need updated legislation and policy, and we need more floor debates on these topics to move…

Security risks are constantly changing. Projects start and end, employees leave and are hired, new tools replace old tools, and configurations get adjusted. Many companies run penetration testing (pen testing) scenarios on a regular basis. But with today’s fast-paced changes, even frequent pen testing may not be able to keep up with all the new…

Ransomware is a huge cybersecurity threat, and it’s only growing. It’s especially a risk for businesses, but it targets individuals too. One of the biggest dangers of ransomware is that it may end up in your organization not because of anything you did, but because a third-party software you use or a company in your…

We all use technology at some point in our lives. Sometimes that technology is as simple as a web browser, search engine, or messaging app. But we often aren’t aware of what that technology is doing behind the scenes or what kind of data it’s collecting about us. It’s important to know how to protect…

Everybody knows the experience of looking at your ringing phone to see a caller ID that reads “scam likely,” or answering a call and finding a recorded voice on the other line. Robocalls are everywhere these days, and it seems like they’re only getting more frequent. If you’ve ever looked for an answer to the…

Almost every business relies on some kind of software, whether it’s for scheduling, payments, customer information, or something else. And for individuals, we do our banking, shopping, socializing, and even work and school through and with software tools. But that can put us at risk. To improve our digital security, we need to know where…